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Here you can browse and purchase classes, Crucible memberships and studio access time. When you are ready to purchase your items, you will need to have an account with us.
Please note that we are currently in early registration for Crucible members only. This will last from July 22nd through August 6th. During this period you may browse our catalog, but you will be unable to purchase Summer quarter classes or studio access time unless you are currently a member, or unless you also purchase a membership.
If you already have an account you can sign in. (Forgot your password? No problem. Have a new password emailed to you.)
If The Crucible has your current email address on file (because you are a member, a student, or are on our mailing list), we may have already created an account for you. If so, we can email you a temporary password.
New to The Crucible? Create an account.
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If you need help or have any questions, call us at 510.444.0919.
See information below about Schedule,
Classes,
Studio Access Labs
and Membership.
Schedule Information
| Quarter |
Early Registration
(Members Only) Begins |
Open Registration
Begins |
Classes Start |
Classes End |
Closures |
| Winter 2008 |
Nov 13 |
Dec 4 |
Jan 26 |
Apr 5 |
Mar 23: Easter |
| Summer 2008 |
May 13 |
Jun 3 |
Jul 19 |
Aug 24 |
(none) |
| Fall 2008 |
Jul 22 |
Aug 7 |
Sep 20 |
Dec 7 |
(none) |
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Additional Closures
Nov 22-23: Thanksgiving
General Class Information
The Crucible has 5 week and 10 week class sessions, as well as Weekend Intensives available in the following areas:
Blacksmithing
Fire Performance
Foundry & Moldmaking
Glass
Jewelry
Kinetics
Machine Shop
Neon & Light
Paper Works
Stonecarving
Welding
Woodworking
Special Offerings
Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, check or cash (but please don’t send cash in the mail). Please be prepared to make full payment upon registering. We are unable to hold partially paid slots.
Returned Checks
There is a $35 charge for returned checks.
Refunds
If you need to withdraw from a class for any reason, as long as it is seven days prior to the start of the class, you will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. If you withdraw from the class less then seven days in advance, you will not receive a refund. No exceptions. There will be no pro-rating of tuition.
To withdraw from a class call, 510-444-0919 on non-holidays, Monday to Friday between 10am - 6pm.
Cancellations
The Crucible reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment at any time. If The Crucible cancels a class, you will receive a full refund. You may choose to transfer to another class provided space is available. Any difference in tuition will be reconciled.
Transfers
Transfers are available only to students whose course has been cancelled.
Studio Access Labs
Studio Access Labs provide an opportunity to hone the skills you’ve learned in class, without having to spend a fortune setting up your own shop. Finish that elusive project, or start a new one in a specified area at The Crucible.
Studio Access Lab time is monitored but not instructional. You must be registered in a class or be a member to access these labs. Pre-qualification in an area or instructor approval are required if you have not taken a class in the area.
You may only use the studio area for which you have signed up. You may use it as much as you like during the scheduled hours.
Our fee for Studio Access varies by area but is very competitively priced. Other institutions and organizations charge as much as $45 per hour for studio time. At The Crucible we charge less than $8 per hour.
See our available Studio Access Labs.
Guidelines
- You must be registered in a class or be a member to access these labs.
- You may only sign up for the area in which you are taking the class. Pre-qualification in an area or instructor approval are required if you have not taken a class in the area.
- You may sign up for access time when you register for class, or anytime prior to the first studio access session.
- Respect for safety, the facility and equipment is required at all times. You will only have access to the equipment associated with the area you have signed up for and only for equipment with which you are experienced. If you require use of equipment in more than one area, you must sign up for each area.
- Access time prices do not include any materials. Some materials are for sale for use in personal projects.
- The Crucible retains the right to revoke studio access for any reason and will pro-rate fees paid, less a $40 processing fee. Fees will not be pro-rated or refunded for any other reason.
- Hourly shop rates for short-term projects by experienced individuals are available, and can be purchased upon approval from the Studio Managers.
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Former Students
- Former Crucible students may purchase access time in areas in which they have taken classes as long as they are Crucible members. If you are interested in an area and have not taken the associated class, purchase is subject to prior approval.
- You must engage in a brief interview with a Crucible staff member to discuss your skill level. If approved, you may then purchase the access time. These procedures are to ensure your safety and the safety of others participating.
- If you are a Crucible member who has never been a Crucible student, you must engage in the interview as described above. If approved, you may then purchase access time.
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Membership
Become a member and be eligible for early class registration and discounts!
As a non-profit organization, we depend on annual membership donations and other gifts from individuals to continue to offer low-cost classes and special programs. Tuition covers only a portion of our annual budget. We need your support now more than ever to continue to grow and expand our programs to better serve the community.
Since we opened our doors in 1999, we've taught over 3,000 artists, tradespeople, youth and other community residents - and we've quadrupled our class offerings, community events, and square footage to match. With your support, we're fast becoming the best-equipped fine and industrial art facility on the West Coast
Your support helps us to:
- Continue to offer low-cost classes and workshops
- Enable the growth and improvement of the facilities
- Sponsor the many community outreach projects, including our special guest artist lectures and workshops
- Fund our youth programs providing no-cost Crucible classes local youth who may otherwise not have such opportunities
Join or renew your membership today and have the satisfaction that your gift is helping to keep art in the community alive and bringing that art into the lives of many other people.
See our membership benefits.
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